Synonyms

English

Verb

(intransitive) To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.

Please reply to my letter.

"Sorry I'm late," replied the student.

He replied that he was not sure.

To act or gesture in response.

Joanne replied to Pete's insult with a slap to his face.

* 1988 , Emmanuel Doe Ziorklui, Ghana: Nkrumah to Rawlings

It is a sound to be dreaded until you ascertain that it is being made by friendly forces; even then, your welcome to it must be tempered with some caution, because gunfire usually leads to replying gunfire